Is is possible to skip an update (Feature Update to Windows 10, version 22H2)

Jerico, any response to a specific issue that suggests re-installing Windows is an absurd suggestion.

The "DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays" GPO/registry-based policy setting might help.

Pls check out this BleepingComputer article.

dashdotdot, it's a Logitech wireless mouse. But there is nothing wrong with the mouse, because it works perfectly with the 22H2 Feature Update rolled back.

Fortunately, Microsoft put out the 22H2 security update separately, so I was able to install that. Unfortunately, setting my connection to metered cripples numerous other Windows and Office features, so it is not a viable solution.

I suppose I will just pause updates for a few weeks, to see if the issue is resolved the next time my machine updates itself.

Is that an off brand mouse? I've never heard or seen such a thing happening. Might actually be an issue with the mouse firmware and not all manufacturers will release updates for that. The Windows supplied mouse driver is PnP so shouldn't really ever have an issue there.

You could try also insider preview updates, pausing updates, enabling and using Windows Update settings to not allow updates over metered connections (by simply enabling metering on the networking connection but not setting any limits), and so on.

People need security updates so Microsoft forces updates as much as they can (especially since many won't otherwise update) or otherwise users would be inflicted with major security issues which would be worse than a non-working scroll wheel :)

To answer your question, you can technically avoid things and update to additional later. But, you can't really skip unless its truly optional. 22h2 is currently optional but will be forced in time regardless of how it looks as even 23h1 or whatever will still contain 22h2.

Hi ]chris[ -

I'm Jerico T., I understand that you're having some issues right now, I'll do my best to help you with your concern.

Have you tried rolling back your mouse driver after the update is installed? If not, kindly try to do so and if in case the issue still persist, then revert the update and let's manually update your PC by performing In-place Repair/Upgrade.

In-Place Repair

• In-place repair/upgrade or repair reinstall is a process of re-installing Windows without touching any of your applications or personal files. In this way if there's any data corruption, damaged system files or missing system files on your computer, this repair will fix or repair them.

To start we need to download an ISO file of Windows 10 and save it to your computer. Please follow the instruction on the link below to create an ISO file

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402819...

After the ISO is created, follow the instructions on the link below created by PaulSey, Microsoft Agent, on how to perform repair install on your computer.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

This process will take some time to complete so you need to be very patient in waiting until the process completes. Once done , restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

Feel free to reach back if you need any further assistance.

Hope this help. Have a good day.

Thank you,

Jerico T.